** UPDATE **
This installation has won an award! Psychological and Mental Health Services, Great Ormond Street Hospital by artist Giles Round - GOSH Arts. Read more hereMedspace Solutions was delighted to be awarded the package to redesign and refurbish the Psychological and Mental Health Services (PAMHS) Department on Level 6 of Great Ormond Street Hospital. Great Ormond Street Hospital is a children’s hospital in London and a part of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust. The project was installed on behalf of Logan Construction and contained a large amount of bespoke furniture, HTM63 and HTM71 cabinetry and Reception Desks.
The Medspace team carried out the design work in March and April of 2023, collaborating closely with Day Architectural and artist Giles Round to ensure the successful integration of design elements. The aim was to create functional, aesthetically pleasing, and therapeutic spaces for mental health services.
Patient safety was a primary consideration on this project, with many fixtures incorporating anti-ligature handles and fittings. The installation needed a balance of strength and safety whilst retaining a welcoming and calming environment.
A lot of thought had been put into creating the department, geometric shapes and bold colours were particularly important on this project and all play their role to relax and reassure patients. To achieve the artistic vision for this unique project Medspace worked closely with trusted supplier Formica® using their flagship Younique® product. Younique® has allowed Medspace to incorporate patterns directly onto the laminate panels used in the construction of the furniture. This creates a long-lasting hard-wearing surface, resistant to vandalism and colour fade.
Another interesting design feature is the backlit cloud panel. Giles Round’s cloud design is featured throughout the department and Medspace incorporated this by fabricating it using translucent Corian® solid surface material. This was then backlit using LED’s creating a soft and relaxing feature in each of the 8 bedroom areas.
Installation took place between August and October 2023, and our Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Package included supplying a functional and stylish reception desk and furnishing and designing the laundry room, kitchen, activity room, bedroom, lounge, study, washroom, dirty utility, teen zone and a quiet space.
During the installation, two things were paramount – maintaining cleanliness in a hospital environment and ensuring no patients or their families were disturbed by the work. Our team worked closely with the hospital to ensure there were no issues during the installation period, and we kept disruption to an absolute minimum for everyone, including the staff.
The finished design is a massive improvement for the department, and it is now a much more modern department that is fit for purpose and more pleasant for treating the patients who come in.
Psychological and Mental Health Services Department
The Psychological and Mental Health Services Department at Great Ormond Street Hospital works with children in the hospital and with their families. They treat children who are worried about visiting the hospital and receiving treatment and those who are scared, angry, or need an extra bit of help when visiting an unfamiliar hospital environment.Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street Hospital is an invaluable resource for children and families and is one of the world’s leading paediatric care and research centres.
Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to continuous improvement and providing the highest quality care and support for seriously ill children and their families, the hospital is embarking on a comprehensive four-phase redevelopment program. This ambitious initiative aims to upgrade and rebuild two-thirds of the hospital site over a 20-year timeframe, fostering a state-of-the-art environment that prioritises patient well-being and clinical excellence.
If you have a site that requires refurbishment, contact us about our Design Service. We offer 3D Models, 2D Plans and Photorealism. We specialise in modular healthcare storage systems and can help create the perfect interior.
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🙏 A huge thank you to to the Stable Media team for featuring our recent project at the renowned Great Ormond Street Hospital in their March mhdf magazine (mental health and dementia facilities) 🤩
